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TopsyCrett · 11-19-2016, 05:25 PM

Last winter I had a set of Yokohama Ice Guard IG20 in 185/70/14 on my 1993 Accord. Since they were narrow (better for snow) they did exceptionally well. In very heavy snow, if I made a quick maneuver (eg. Yanking the wheel) Purging the wheel was not necessary as the rear end trailed very well. There was a second of delay whenever I did make a maneuver however, in regards to understeer. The tires always bit though.

The accord does not have ABS, and I felt confident driving down icy / snowed out roads on Westwood plateau every day.

Excellent in rainy conditions, no road noise at all, and they were awesome in dry weather. I was able to drive around Belcarra loop road in a spirited matter no problem.

However, they will only last about 4 seasons before reaching 20%. Approx 35,000 KMS on them and they are at 30%.

11-19-2016, 05:25 PM	#254
TopsyCrett Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 894 Thanked 2,184 Times in 434 Posts Failed 64 Times in 16 Posts	Last winter I had a set of Yokohama Ice Guard IG20 in 185/70/14 on my 1993 Accord. Since they were narrow (better for snow) they did exceptionally well. In very heavy snow, if I made a quick maneuver (eg. Yanking the wheel) Purging the wheel was not necessary as the rear end trailed very well. There was a second of delay whenever I did make a maneuver however, in regards to understeer. The tires always bit though. The accord does not have ABS, and I felt confident driving down icy / snowed out roads on Westwood plateau every day. Excellent in rainy conditions, no road noise at all, and they were awesome in dry weather. I was able to drive around Belcarra loop road in a spirited matter no problem. However, they will only last about 4 seasons before reaching 20%. Approx 35,000 KMS on them and they are at 30%. __________________ Current Cars 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Palladium Silver[C207] 1993 Honda Accord Coupe LX Seattle Silver [CB7] 2000 Honda Civic SiR Vogue Silver Metallic [EM1] Scoots 01' Honda Dio 50cc [AF27] 01' Honda Dio 72cc Big Bore [AF27] 89' Honda Elite R 49cc [SE50]